2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 652 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
Make | Caterham | Riley |
Model | 7 | 4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |